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POSITION INFORMATION:

Multiple Schedules -
Other Student

DUTY LOCATIONS:

Many vacancies in the following location:Washington DC, DC United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

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The MCC Student Volunteer Internship Program is recruiting for its Fall 2012 session. Internships are provided for students with a desire to work in the international development field and/or public sector and assignments are designed to complement the intern's educational pursuits while meeting the expressed needs of the agency and individual MCC departments.

Please note vacancy extended to 8/10/12.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizenship Required

Must be enrolled at least halftime in an accredited degree/diploma program

Must be in good academic standing

Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation

Modified:Extends closing date to 8/10/2012

DUTIES:

DEPARTMENT OF PROGRAM POLICY & EVALUATION: Candidates will have an opportunity to assist with a wide-range of duties related to policy and program evaluation of MCC countries.

· Program Policy & Evaluation Intern: Interns will assist with conducting research for ERR calculations and economic analyses of country compact portfolios; preparing country ERR models for posting to MCC website; conducting beneficiary analyses to estimate the distribution of benefits from MCC funded projects; assisting with data documentation of current methods for monitoring and evaluating compact programs; Review M&E business process as it relates to developing the management information system and website reporting (MIS); conduct research and prepare reports on donor involvement in Threshold countries; generating quantitative and qualitative summaries of country policy performance and indicators; preparing country program summaries, performance measurements, and results data for publication and website posting; monitoring and tracking country policy issues and drafting summaries of issue findings; assisting with preparing policy data reports for MCC senior management, Board of Directors, and external stakeholders; creating/maintaining resource libraries; maintaining the 'MCC Effect' database by researching and logging summaries and sources of findings on instances where MCC has been linked with incentives for policy reform in candidate countries; attending internal and external meetings; and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

· Must be currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited degree/diploma program (unless higher level program is specified)

· Must be in good academic standing

Note to Program Policy & Evaluation Intern - Must be currently enrolled in good academic standing at least half-time in an accredited degree/diploma program

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the requirements to apply. If you meet the requirements, your application/resume will be referred for consideration.

BENEFITS:

All internships are NON-PAID. The student is considered a volunteer and is not entitled to compensation or overtime during any portion of this assignment. However, a transportation benefit may be provided depending on availability of funds.

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé

2. A copy of your school transcripts

3. A cover letter identifying the intern position for which you are applying

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, August 10, 2012.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire , 2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

A copy of your school transcripts must accompany your resume at the time of submission. THIS IS REQUIRED OF ALL INTERNS. Failure to do so will result in an automatic disqualification. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted; however, if you are selected for placement, you will be required to bring an official copy with you on the first day of your internship. Transcripts should indicate current semester enrollment and include school name, location, course titles, grades, dates completed, and number of credits earned.

A cover letter identifying which intern position you are applying for.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Your application will be reviewed and then referred to the MCC Department where internships are located. If an interview is required, you will be contacted by staff from the MCC Department where the internship is located.

Selected candidates will be required to submit a copy of the MCC Student Volunteer Service Agreement signed by the student and an approver from within the academic institution's career services office. (This form will be provided by MCC/Human Resources upon selection.)